Elsner Elektronik Introduces Sewi KNX Indoor Monitor
The Sewi KNX indoor sensor monitors not only the presence of persons and the brightness, e.g. to switch light in an energy-optimized way, but also measures temperature, air humidity and CO2 for ambient climate control. The sensor is mounted on the ceiling or wall and is available in different variants as single or combined unit. […]
Berg Insight Finds Number of Homes with Smart Thermostats Doubled in 2014
According to a new research report from Berg Insight, the number of North American and European homes with a smart thermostat grew by 105 percent to 3.2 million in 2014. The North American market recorded a 107 percent growth in the installed base of smart thermostats to 2.5 million. In Europe, the total number of […]
Best Practice: Educating M&E Consultants About KNX Integration
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. KNX has been well established in Europe for many years now, but it is still a relative newcomer to the UK residential market. However, it is now cooking up a storm across the land as property developers, builders and M&E consultants everywhere are waking up to the possibilities that […]
Case Study: Providing a KNX Infrastructure within a Listed Building – Part 3
By Ben Lewis, KNX Consultants. In this three-part series, we have been covering a KNX installation in our headquarters based in a 17th-century Grade II listed former dovecote, located in Staunton, Gloucestershire, UK. Whilst this has been implemented within a relatively small office, the key message is that this type of installation can be applied […]
JUNG Offers Energy-Efficient Heating with its KNX Facility Pilot
Every year the heating bill is a vexed issue. The energy for heating is becoming increasingly expensive, and 2014 is no exception. In fact, the cost of heating accounts for the largest share of costs in private households. So for homeowners and tenants being able to see their energy consumption at a glance means they […]
Case Study: Providing a KNX Infrastructure within a Listed Building – Part 2
By Ben Lewis, KNX Consultants. This three-part series covers the practicalities of controlling the lighting and heating in our headquarters, and monitoring our energy consumption, all using KNX. The building is a 17th-century Grade II listed former dovecote, and is located in Staunton, Gloucestershire, UK. In part 1, we looked at the installation of KNX-based […]
Navigant Research Expects Shipments of Smart Thermostats to Reach Nearly 20 Million by 2023
Devices and software appeal to a variety of customer segments, not just consumers, report concludes A new report from Navigant Research analyzes the global market opportunities for communicating and smart thermostats, including global forecasts for unit shipments, average selling prices, revenue, and penetration rates. First introduced in the late 2000s, smart thermostat technology has only […]
Jung Offers Room Temperature Controller with Display
The convenient and energy-saving room temperature controller with display in its standard and universal versions always provides the desired room temperature. It regulates the desired temperature automatically with timer control, adjusting the heating routine to the individual timetable of the residents. In both versions the programming is managed through the operating unit. Operation of the […]
Product Article: The Eelecta KNX Pads and Touch Panel from Eelectron
By Giangiacomo Pastore, Eelectron. Established in 1994, Eelectron is an Italian company that manufactures cutting-edge KNX solutions for home and building automation, with references and installations in more then 72 countries. In addition, 23,000 hotel rooms are equipped with the Eelectron hotel guest room management system and lighting controls. Our products are made in Italy, […]
Siemens Adds KNX-Capable RDF800KN Model to its Range of Communications-Enabled Room Thermostats
Touchscreen for easy and convenient operation Wide range of applications, thanks to KNX support Numerous integrated energy-saving functions The Siemens Building Technologies division has added the KNX-capable RDF800KN model to its range of communications-enabled room thermostats. The device can be integrated into various building automation systems via KNX, supports a wide range of applications and […]